Inclusive Design: Ensuring a legacy of accessible environments from London 2012

“To promote and deliver physical, social, economic and environmental regeneration in the Olympic Park and surrounding area, in particular by maximising the legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, by securing high-quality sustainable development and investment, ensuring the long-term success of the facilities and assets within its direct control and supporting and promoting the aim of convergence”

Mayor of London Purpose of the London Legacy Development Corporation, 2011

A regenerative piece of city

where there was a tear in London’s fabric

• a landowner

• a investor/developer

• an estate manager

• a planning authority

• a planning & regeneration agency

• an events promoter

• an employer

We have come a long way: the Olympic site as defined in 2005

2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

A legacy of inclusivity

• The legacy of ‘the most accessible Games ever’ • The legacy of a Park and venues designed and built specifically for both Olympic and Paralympic sport equally • The legacy of a Park and venues designed and built for people from 205 nations

Built form frames the parkland

In summary, the Olympic ‘Legacy’ includes: • 4 retained Olympic venues, the creation of a new public park, 29 playgrounds • 11,000 new homes in 5 new neighbourhood extensions built over 20 years - 40% family housing, 35% affordable housing • 11 schools and nurseries, 3 health centres

Embedding inclusivity to create the most accessible piece of city in the UK

LLDC will achieve this through: 1. Policies: • Equality and Inclusion Policy

1. Policies: • Inclusive Design Strategy

LLDC will achieve this through:

Embedding inclusivity to create the most accessible piece of city in the UK

2. Guidance: • Inclusive Design Standards (IDS)

LLDC will achieve this through:

Embedding inclusivity to create the most accessible piece of city in the UK

3. Independent Review: • Built Environment Access Panel (BEAP)

o Adopted the BEAP from the ODA o Offers many of the original members with vast knowledge and experience o BEAP maintained as an independent advisory panel supported by LLDC o BEAP consulted on all LLDC design and development projects o Bi-monthly meetings (plus additional sub-group meetings as required)

BEAP up the ArcelorMittal Orbit on the Olympic Park BEAP visit to access improvements on the South Bank

LLDC will achieve this through:

Embedding inclusivity to create the most accessible piece of city in the UK

Marshgate Wharf

Chobham Manor

Pudding Mill

East Wick

Sweetwater

BEAP Input to Date The Legacy Communities Scheme (LCS) Key outcomes from consultation include: • A commitment to lifetime neighborhoods • Accessible public spaces for recreation • Inclusion of sheltered housing • Ensuring continued BEAP consultation

The LCS Site Wide Design Codes Influenced high level design principles including: • An additional accessibility and inclusive design section • All developments to meet the Inclusive Design Standards • Commitment to 100% lifetime homes and 10% wheelchair accessible, or easily adaptable, across all typologies and tenures • BEAP to be consulted on future submissions

City terrace walk

Urban canal walk

River walks

Accessibility across a three-level landscape

Three distinct park areas along the River Lea

In the north a river valley park combines wetland habitat with local recreation

Complemented by a visitor centre and destination playground

• Changing places toilet facility • Accessible toilets • Multi-faith room • Wheelchair accessible baby change facility

The Lee Navigation is bordered by a canalside park

BEAP Canal Park Audit

The Lee Navigation is bordered by a canalside park

South Park

Total Cost £6.2m

The South Park Hub provides essential visitor facilities including Orbit, box office, café, WCs.

• Changing Places toilet facility • Accessible toilets • Multi-faith room • Wheelchair accessible baby change facility

Accessibility Map

Working with partners to move beyond regulations – Attitude and Approach

‘The most accessible Games ever’

The Client’s commitment • Understands why inclusive design is important • A desire for rich and valued consultation

• Positive attitude and approach • Permeates all staff

The development partner’s attitude/agenda

The designer’s approach/mindset

• Understand why inclusive design is important • A desire for rich and valued consultation • Positive attitude and approach • Permeates all staff

The operator’s remit

‘The most accessible new Park in the UK ’

Embedding inclusivity to create the most accessible piece of city in the UK

Building neighbourhoods for today inspired by London’s successful tradition

Building neighbourhoods for today: Inclusive Design Standards (IDS)

Residential Buildings

• Commitment to 100% lifetime homes

• Commitment to 10% wheelchair accessible home, or easily adaptable, across all typologies and tenures

• Guidance based upon existing good practice guidance that incorporates both the requirements and the recommendations of :

• Lifetime Homes Standards (LTH) • Wheelchair Housing Design Guide (WHDG)

• The guidance also incorporates faith and culture considerations not currently included in either LTH, WHDG or South East London Housing Partnership (SELHP).

Framing neighbourhood spaces

Framing neighbourhood spaces

Marshgate Wharf

An accessible public realm

Pudding Mill

An accessible public realm

Pudding Mill

An accessible public realm

East Wick

An accessible public realm

A landscape of bridges and viaducts

Fostering seamless integration with existing centres and neighbourhoods

Connecting to East London’s vibrant communities Connecting to East London’s vibrant communities

The Olympic Fringe public realm programme:

“The most enduring legacy of the Olympics will be the regeneration of an entire community for the direct benefit of everyone who lives there” London’s Candidate File for the 2012 Games, 2005